Once again masterful story telling on a level rarely seen. What most resonated with me in this story was how the courage displayed in your actions seems large on the outside looking in, but in reality was a series of steps. Courage didn't come roaring in, it was the slow gradual realization that something was more important, and then taking just one step forward. Every step that followed was hard, but each one was met with the courage needed in the moment. You prepared and planned and stepped out taking the next step. That is all we can ever do.
Thank you for that glowing review! I love your point. If I tell people what I’m doing now, they say “wow, how courageous,” but, like you said, I’d absolutely be sitting being like, “one thing really just led to another!” It looks a different way in its totality! I love that point. It’s such a dang good one. I appreciate such a careful read :)
Thank you for reading, Thomas!! And for the comment. I might’ve thought the same as you about that storm if I didn’t experience it myself. One time about 10 years ago, though, I did bail from a hike on the Northern California coast where I got overwhelmed with fear, and it forever changed my view on these matters. I thought, “Dammit, that was only made worse from my unrealistic imagination!” What I’ve learned in my sailboat is that (1) NOTHING is as bad it sounds or seems, and (2) I have WAY MORE ability to confront a challenge than I realize. The storm in isolation sounds scary, but when I got the experience of sticking with it, it was the most powerful, transformative experience ever! This is why I HIGHLY recommend doing the scary stuff. You CAN.
Thank you Jill!! I appreciate the comment. It’s a wild thing for us to get this far and I was so curious for myself — what got us here exactly? It was really powerful for me to reflect, and I hope it can help other would-be wanderers.
Once again masterful story telling on a level rarely seen. What most resonated with me in this story was how the courage displayed in your actions seems large on the outside looking in, but in reality was a series of steps. Courage didn't come roaring in, it was the slow gradual realization that something was more important, and then taking just one step forward. Every step that followed was hard, but each one was met with the courage needed in the moment. You prepared and planned and stepped out taking the next step. That is all we can ever do.
Thank you for that glowing review! I love your point. If I tell people what I’m doing now, they say “wow, how courageous,” but, like you said, I’d absolutely be sitting being like, “one thing really just led to another!” It looks a different way in its totality! I love that point. It’s such a dang good one. I appreciate such a careful read :)
Such a great read. I think this sounds like such an amazing adventure, that storm though, would probably have me sailing back for land indefinitely! 🤣
Thank you for reading, Thomas!! And for the comment. I might’ve thought the same as you about that storm if I didn’t experience it myself. One time about 10 years ago, though, I did bail from a hike on the Northern California coast where I got overwhelmed with fear, and it forever changed my view on these matters. I thought, “Dammit, that was only made worse from my unrealistic imagination!” What I’ve learned in my sailboat is that (1) NOTHING is as bad it sounds or seems, and (2) I have WAY MORE ability to confront a challenge than I realize. The storm in isolation sounds scary, but when I got the experience of sticking with it, it was the most powerful, transformative experience ever! This is why I HIGHLY recommend doing the scary stuff. You CAN.
There is lots I could say here but the most important is congratulations:). Ypu know I’m stoked for you guys! Keep on living the dream!
Thank you Jill!! I appreciate the comment. It’s a wild thing for us to get this far and I was so curious for myself — what got us here exactly? It was really powerful for me to reflect, and I hope it can help other would-be wanderers.